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VMA: Taylor Swift wins Video of the Year at MTV's Video Music Awards, becomes most-awarded artist

Taylor Swift received the Video of the Year at MTV's Video Music Awards and inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 VMA. Swift has directed 18 of her music videos and now holds 31 VMA awards. During the ceremony, Madonna opened the show with her performance alongside Sabrina Carpenter. Lisa won the best pop video award for her song, while Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award.